On Saturday, May 4, 2019, the Belleville Fire Department held an open house and official in-service ceremony for Squad 3. Chief Brian Hollis Sr. thanked the members of the Fire District Board, members of the municipal governments and all the members of the community who made the purchase and equipping of this vehicle possible. The Reverend Dr. Mark E. Yurs presented a prayer for the safety of the truck and those it serves. Rev. Yurs is the father of Belleville Fire Fighter Dale Yurs, which brought a familial connection to the ceremony.

Belleville Squad 3 replaced Belleville Squad 5, whic...